What is synaptic transmission?
Before learning about synaptic transmission, we must know the key features of the neuron: 1.Dendrites2.Axons (covered in myelin sheath)3.Cell Body
Synaptic transmission occurs when the nerve impulses travel along the axon and reach the terminal button where it terminates. This is where 'action potential' occurs. This is where the resting potential moves forward. This allows for the neurotransmitters in the synaptic vesicles to be released into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitters then try to bind the receptors of the dendrites of the post-synaptic neuron.
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